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YN53 FGA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,173 mi
Last recorded187,173 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 187,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 186,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 165,516 miles

Driver window not open

Front jacking points damage

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F indicator unit slightly loose

O/S/R tyre slight cut

Rear Discs corroded & scored

Fail 27 Jun 2011 165,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver window not open

Front jacking points damage

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F indicator unit slightly loose

O/S/R tyre slight cut

Rear Discs corroded & scored

Pass 2 Jun 2010 144,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pads warning light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 144,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pads warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2009 114,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 114,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,503 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YN53 FGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 FGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN53 FGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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